Intuitionism is not constructive, perfectionism is unacceptable.

Justice as fairness provides what we want.

The naturally advantaged are not to gain merely because they are more gifted, but only to cover the costs of training and education and for using their endowments in ways that help the less fortunate as well.

The concept of justice I take to be defined, then, by the role of its principles in assigning rights and duties and in defining the appropriate division of social advantages. A conception of justice is an interpretation of this role.

It is of first importance that the military be subordinate to civilian government

Many of our most serious conflicts are conflicts within ourselves. Those who suppose their judgements are always consistent are unreflective or dogmatic.

We must choose for others as we have reason to believe they would choose for themselves if they were at the age of reason and deciding rationally.